Apple Valley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Apple Valley Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
88% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 4 | $850,816 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 2 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Apple Valley Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Apple Valley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $27,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith in Practice | Charity | $10,000 |
| Granite Hills High School | Education | $10,000 |
| Zamorano University | Education | $5,000 |
| San Bernardino Library | Education | $5,000 |
| Apple Valley High School | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Table | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Arts | $2,500 |
| St Mary's Medical Center | Medical help | $2,500 |
| Casa Sito Association | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances Bass
- Kristin Welch
- Newton A Bass
- Angelyn Bass
- Mark Ishimaru
- Miles Bass
Questions people ask
Does Apple Valley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Apple Valley Foundation give?
$52,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Apple Valley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances Bass (Director), Kristin Welch (Secretary), Newton A Bass (Director) and Angelyn Bass (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Apple Valley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.